GREEN BAY GAMBLERS:  The U17s are back at USA Hockey Arena on Friday (Oct. 18) to host the Green Bay Gamblers. The Gamblers are 3-3-0 in USHL play and have won their last two games. This is the U17s first meeting with the Gamblers this season. The U18s played Green Bay in the USHL Fall Classic and defeated them, 5-2.  Team USA went 2-2-0 last season against the Gamblers winning its two home match-ups.

2018-19 Results: Jan. 15 (L, 5-2); Jan. 16 (SOL, 4-3); March 15 (W, 12-4); March 16 (W, 13-1) 

Gamblers Top Scorers: Alex Servagno (3-2-5 in 6 GP), McKade Webster (1-4-5 in 6 GP), Tyler Paquette (3-1-4 in 6 GP)

Gamblers Plus-Minus Leaders: Chad Hillebrand (+5), Tyler DesRochers (+3), Brady Ziemer (+3), Alex Servagno (+3)

Gamblers Goaltenders: Nicholas Grabko (2-1-0 in 3 GP, 2.01 GAA, .925 SV%); Gavin Enright (1-2-0 in 3 GP, 3.36 GAA, .885 SV%)

MICHIGAN STATE: The U18s travel to East Lansing, Michigan to take on the Michigan State Spartans on Friday (Oct. 18). The Spartans are 1-1-0 after splitting a pair of games with Northern Michigan last weekend. The Spartans defeated the U18s last year at Munn Ice Arena, 1-0.

The Spartans roster three NTDP alums including: Drew DeRidder (2017-18), Tommy Miller (2015-17), Patrick Khodorenko (2014-16). They also are coached by former NTDP head coach, Danton Cole (2010-17) and assistant coaches Chris Luongo (2015-17) and Joe Exeter (2007-11). The NTDP has sent 24 alums to the Spartans over the years.

Spartans Top Scorers: Tommy Apap (2-0-2 in 2 GP), Brody Stevens (1-1-2 in 2 GP)

Spartans Plus-Minus Leaders: Brody Stevens (+3), Tommy Miller (+3)

Spartans Goaltenders: Drew DeRidder (1-1 in 2 GP, 2.04 GAA, .923 SV%), John Lethemon (1-1 in 2 GP, 3.03 GAA, .903 SV%)

CHICAGO STEEL: The U17s wrap up their weekend at Fox Valley Ice Arena as they take on the Steel on Saturday (Oct. 19) at 8 p.m. ET. The Steel are 5-1-0 in USHL and sit atop the Eastern Conference standings. This is the first meeting between the Steel and Team USA this season. Team USA went 3-2-1 against the Steel in 2018-19. NTDP alum Sean Farrell (2017-19) is currently on the Steel roster and they are coached by former NTDP assistant coach, Greg Moore (2015-18).

2018-19 Results: Nov. 17 (L, 5-3); Dec. 29 (L, 6-3); Jan. 21 (OTL, 4-3); Feb. 1 (W, 5-4); Feb. 16 (W, 7-2); March 9 (W, 5-4)

Steel Top Scorers: Mathieu De St. Phalle (6-3-9 in 6 GP), Gunnarwolfe Fontaine (6-3-9 in 6 GP), Sean Farrell (3-6-9 in 6 GP)

Steel Plus-Minus Leaders: Mathieu De St. Phalle  (+6), Brendan Brisson (+6), Uula Ruikka (+6)

Steel Goaltenders: Victor Ostman (3-0-0 in 3 GP, 1.96 GAA, .902 SV%), Ian Shane (2-1-0 in 3 GP, 3.38 GAA, .851 SV%)

MADISON CAPITOLS: The U18s host the Madison Capitols for a pair of games at USA Hockey Arena Saturday (Oct. 19) and Sunday (Oct. 20). The Capitols are 1-5-0 in 6 games played and last in the Eastern Conference.  Last year Team USA went, 2-1-0-1 (W-L-OTL-SOL) against the Capitols.

2018-19 Results: Oct. 5 (W, 4-2); Oct. 6 (SOL, 2-1); March 1 (W, 11-0); March 2 (L, 5-3)

Capitols Top Scorers: Carson Bantle (5-6-11 in 6 GP), Kristof Papp (3-4-7 in 6 GP)

Capitols Plus/Minus Leaders: Reid Pabich (+5), Carson Bantle (+1)

Capitols Top Goaltenders: Simon Latkoczy (1-3-0 in 2 GP, 4.20 GAA, .879 SV%), Garrett Mackay (0-2-0 in 2 GP, 7.55 GAA, .778 SV%)